RPM International Inc. is a multinational producer of specialty coatings, sealants, and building materials, operating through a portfolio of subsidiaries and brands that serve both commercial construction and consumer/DIY markets. Founded in 1947 as a family business in a Cleveland, Ohio garage, the company began with a single product - an aluminum roof coating - and has since grown to annual revenue of $7.4 billion, with operations across multiple continents and more than 75 years in business.
The company's brands cover protective coatings, sealants, primers, waterproofing, roof coatings and flooring systems. These include Rust-Oleum, a line of protective coatings and paints for consumer/DIY and professional use; DAP, sealants and home repair products; Zinsser, primers and specialty coatings; Tremco, commercial building waterproofing and sealant solutions; and Stonhard, flooring and building material systems. Technical work spans specialty coatings, sealants, waterproofing and roof coating, supported by sustained investment in research and development.
RPM describes its culture as rooted in hiring strong people and in values of integrity and innovation, with an emphasis on quality products, exceptional service and environmental protection in its product solutions. The company combines its long heritage with a future-focused outlook, and operates across the specialty chemicals, building materials, commercial construction and home improvement sectors.
